Philippines Grapples With Dangerous Heat Index Levels
Various regions across the Philippines are experiencing or are forecast to reach "danger" level heat indices, prompting health protocol tightening and adjustments like universities dropping uniform rules. The extreme heat has persisted over several days in mid-April.
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HEAT INDEX WATCH: 2 areas register ‘danger’ levels Wednesday, April 15
MANILA, Philippines — Two areas recorded “danger”-level heat indices exceeding 42°C on Wednesday, April 15, the state weather bureau reported. Based on data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) as of 5 p.m. of April 15, CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur and Dagupan City, Pangasinan each recorded a peak index of 42ºC.
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Several areas remain under extreme caution levels, with forecasts ranging from 37°C to 41°C across cities nationwide.
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